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Ecuador arrests 26 in drug trafficking bust linked to the Albanian mafia

Ecuador arrests 26 in drug trafficking bust linked to the Albanian mafia

Mar 13, 2026

Ecuador's National Police dismantled an international drug trafficking network linked to the Albanian mafia and its local arm "Los Lagartos," arresting 26 suspects, Interior Minister John Reimberg said Thursday. Ecuadorian police conducted 20 raids across several...

Following historic floods, Cuenca officials face massive clean-up, worry that more rain is coming

March 13th, 2026

Latin American countries already have a serious partner — and it’s not Donald Trump

March 13th, 2026

How I laughed all the way to the bathroom

March 13th, 2026

An expat tells how his personal experiences don’t align with many of the common stereotypes

March 13th, 2026

Gasoline and diesel prices increase as a result of war in the Middle East; Few Ecuadorians have retirement savings; FBI opens an Ecuador bureau in Quito

March 12th, 2026

Weekend agenda: Hermes Cordero exhibit; Climate action workshop; Street theater at the hat museum

March 12th, 2026

A recent change at restaurants that Baby Boomers hate — and everyone else does too

March 11th, 2026

High Court orders military to accept responsibility for the kidnapping and deaths of the ‘Malvinas 4’

March 11th, 2026

Forty-five years later, still paying for convenience

March 11th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

How I laughed all the way to the bathroom

How I laughed all the way to the bathroom

Mar 13, 2026

It has been brought to Charlie’s attention, via the informal yet remarkably efficient communications network known locally as “overheard at a café,” that there are several gringos living comfortable, well-fed, and apparently functional lives in Cuenca who, after...

An expat tells how his personal experiences don’t align with many of the common stereotypes

March 13th, 2026

Forty-five years later, still paying for convenience

March 11th, 2026

When living in Cuenca stops being an adjustment and becomes a choice

March 10th, 2026

Coping with the day when nothing is wrong

March 9th, 2026

Tram ridership increases, subsidy is reduced; Work on Monay overpass progresses; Police motorcycle checks increase following recent crimes; Celebrate the water!

March 6th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Latin American countries already have a serious partner — and it’s not Donald Trump

March 13th, 2026

Ecuador becomes Washington’s new front line in Latin America’s war on drugs

March 8th, 2026

Hanging up your cell phone

March 8th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Seeking Basses, Baritones, and Tenors

March 11th, 2026

Pawkar Raymi: An Equinox Ceremony in the Andes

March 11th, 2026

Celebration of Yumi Tsawant

March 2nd, 2026

Great Live Music with Banana Rock Band!!

March 12th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Special Package at Ecuador’s Pacific Coast-San Clemente Beach Rental at Vista Azul residential community Project

March 13th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

March 13th, 2026

Quinta Maria Beautiful Studies For Rent

March 13th, 2026

Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

March 13th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Immigration News

March 13th, 2026

Experience the Art of Chef Marlon 👨‍🍳🥘🌿🍽️🍷

March 13th, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

March 13th, 2026

Global Giving Little-by-Little campaign

March 13th, 2026

Easy Visas-Cuenca; we make the visa process easier!

March 13th, 2026

Health News

Get a dog! Improve your heath!

March 6th, 2026

What exercises produce the best health benefits? The scientific studies don’t provide much help

February 23rd, 2026

Mindfulness: A practical approach to help diminish the stress and anxiety of modern life

February 21st, 2026

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